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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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